12 Father’s Day Crafts You Can Make in One Day

Corey WhelanJun 13

There are all kinds of dads. Some are crack-ups, others are bookworms, and some want nothing more than to watch the game with their kiddos on the sofa. But no matter what kind of dad yours (or your kid’s) is, he’ll definitely appreciate getting a hand-made Father’s Day crafts for his special day.

It starts with the presentation

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No matter what you put inside, the way your Father’s Day craft is wrapped sets the stage. Build the anticipation with this easy-to-make Shirt Tie Gift Box craft from PaperCrave. Easy to individualize, the box can be made out of any card stock pattern or colors. You can also match the box to whatever special gem is nestling inside. You’ll need a printer for this one. No time for this one? Try these 11 hacks for wrapping a gift without wrapping paper.

For the mountain man in your life

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This adventure-themed Father’s Day craft turns your child’s footprint into a snow-capped mountain. Stacy, a military spouse and blogger at The Crazy Outdoor Mama,was inspired to create this good-for-any-age craft by the magnificent mountains of Grand Teton National Park. It’s easy to do, and only requires paper, paint, and a brush—not bad for a craft, destined to become a forever keepsake. Here are 58 Father’s Day gift ideas every dad would love to have.

Don’t forget the card—part one

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If you’re lovingly fashioning a DIY Father’s Day craft, you’ve got to enhance it with just the right home-made card. The Totally Promotional staff came up with a winner for their Totally Inspired blog (#6 down the page). It’s an easy breezy take on the shirt-and-tie theme that dads always love. This one takes about five minutes to make, and requires scissors, scotch tape, card stock, and a pencil. Need inspiration for what to write in his card? Here are 50 poignantly funny dad quotes for Father’s Day you don’t want to miss.

Don’t forget the card—part two

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If dad is the wise old owl in your child’s life, he’ll love this Guess Whooo Loves You Father’s Day craft, from Rachel Nipper’s I Heart Crafty Things blog. It’s owlishly adorable and sure to provide dad with a hoot or two. Dad can use it as a wall hanging after the big reveal. If you love puns, you’ll also love these 31 groan-worthy dad jokes.

Dads like plants, too

Courtesy Jen Refat, Craftic.com

This Father’s Day, why not make DIY plants that will last? Jennifer Refat’s blog, Craftic, features gorgeous, paper succulents that will appeal to every dad’s softer side. Her paper succulents need a glue gun (and adult supervision) to make. Choose any color, or patterned card stock, and get ready to melt dad’s heart.

Dot, dot, dash

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If you’re sending out an S.O.S. for a functional Father’s Day craft, Susan, a military mom who has organized a double-digit number of homes, has got your back. Her easy, Sharpie Dot Mug is a Father’s Day dream-craft-come-true. You and your kids will need some supplies for this one, including a plain white ceramic mug and glass paint or Sharpie oil-based paint markers. You’ll also need to bake the mug in a 375-degree oven which has not been preheated.

A great craft for weekend warrior moms and crafty (older) kiddos

Courtesy Lowe's Home Improvement

If your favorite kind of DIY craft includes a handsaw and drill, Lowe’s has got a great Father’s Day project for you. (Older kids can participate in making, but still need to be closely supervised by an adult.) The Tunnel of Fun Water Sprinkler is a craft that kids—and dads who are basically big kids—will love to use once it’s completed. For this craft, you’ll need 40 PVC pipes and a good amount of DIY know-how. Don’t miss the stories of 31 times dads were the funniest people on the planet.

For the coziest dad ever

Courtesy Satsuma Designs

Make dad’s day the coziest one ever, with a DIY No-Sew Body Pillow from the blog, Satsuma. You’ll have to steal dad’s old flannels, plus get your hands on a bolster pillow and sewing machine. Experienced sewers will be able to whip this craft up in about ten minutes, but your child may require more time–plus adult supervision.

Corey Whelan is a freelance writer with strong, core competency in health and wellness. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Whelan writes about mom-centric anything, pets, lifestyle and medical issues. She has written a wide range of fact sheets, articles and handbooks and creates and produces videos and webinars for non-profit organization, Path2Parenthood, where she serves as Program Director. She is a current contributor to CBS News, WebPsychology and Care.com. An adept, thorough researcher, Whelan is well-trained in SEO optimization and key word use. She uses her craft to further her own love of learning and spends her very few hours of free time on cooking, pilates and DIY crafting. She shares her life with two, all-grown-up children and two astonishingly kooky rescue dogs.